[astura]

An engagement ring is not an investment and, furthermore, its not even a requirement marriage - you can get married without one (I did).

The subtext is more unpleasant...

[sircalvin]

For me it is an investment in life, future and love - why should everything be about money. I really like the ring, it is beautiful. And she loves the ring!

[astura]

The unpleasant subtext here being that you're basically saying your girlfriend's love and commitment are dependant on receiving an expensive trinket.

At least that's unpleasant to me.

[sircalvin]

no - it is just a sign... a nice one

[astura]

If it's just a nice trinket that has sentimental value then it's most certainly not an "investment in life, future and love."